Three events stand out this week from the all-you-can-drink gimmicky sexy bikini competition rubbish defiling dance floors with cheap music and even cheaper alcohol. (Hey, if it’s NT$500 for unlimited booze, you get what you pay for.) The following have Vinyl Word’s seal of approval.
First up at Ageha, for the techno rock heads, Freaky Squeaker from Taichung will be playing his aforementioned style on a sound system big enough to take the pressure. If you’re interested in seeing how people do things downtown, then tonight at Ageha is the place to be. If you’re broke and waiting for payday, then check out Freaky Squeaker’s brand new Electricity Guest mix at www.boogie-pop.com to see if you’re missing out on anything.
Tonight from 10pm to 5am at Ageha, located at B1, 171 Songde Rd, Taipei City (台北市松德路171號B1). On the Net: www.ageha-taipei.com.
Tomorrow in Taichung could be interesting as Urban Funk All Stars, headed by Chi Funk, are holding their four year anniversary party at Liquid Lounge called Sin City. With Marcus Aurelius, Chi Funk, Renf and Dao playing a selection of their best funk, breaks, new house and drum ’n’ bass.
“Before MP3 you had to find the vinyl, take a chance that you know what you’re listening to and spend a bit of cash to get it,” Chi Funk told the Vinyl Word about his party ethos. “Now everyone can just download the latest tracks and play them. I like to mix up the genres, which is why we do more funks and breaks with Urban Funk ... I try to play more underground labels, some unreleased stuff I can get from friends in the west.”
Vinyl Word says keep an eye out for Dao, “a local bedroom DJ with a massive old-school collection,” says Chi Funk, “but who doesn’t play many club parties.” If you’re tough enough to have a tattoo, the ink gets you two free drinks.
Tomorrow from 10pm to 6am at Sin City at Liquid Lounge, at 98 Chungming South Rd, Taichung City (台中市忠明南路98號). Entrance is NT$300 and includes one drink. On the Net: www.revevolution.net.
Up north in the capital city tomorrow night sees Pure, a new name party but with familiar faces Junior and Megan, Eben Ezee, vDub and Scottyballer playing tech Chicago house, electro and a live set from Eben Ezee. Based at China White with a cozy intimate setting, those comfy couches and a sound system that doesn’t ruin conversation. This is JAM Sessions first party since March so expect some new tunes and usual party treats.
Tomorrow from 11pm to 5am at Pure at China White, 97-101 Dunhua S Rd Sec 2, Taipei City (台北市敦化南路二段97號至101號). Entrence is NT$350 plus one drink.
And the gold medal award for busiest deejay in town goes to Dominik Tyliszczak, aka Hooker who played the rain sodden (but with great atmosphere) Oasis pool party on Saturday afternoon for several hours, kept things going at a packed Primo with Saucey and SL the same night, and then polished things off with a massive session at the Croc House Sunday morning with all the sleep haters. Vinyl Word salutes you.
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